The Sermons of Saint Bernardine of Siena (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781505139389)

Saint Bernardine of Siena was an uncompromising Franciscan preacher whose public sermons sought to reform the moral and social corruption of fifteenth-century Italy. In these transcribed discourses, he confronts the evils of factional division, the poison of slander, and the seductive pull of worldly vanity with remarkable clarity and pastoral conviction. He also addresses the demands of justice in business, the necessity of almsgiving, and the sacred responsibilities of Christian marriage. St. Bernardine speaks, Dear Reader, with the urgency of a shepherd intent on leading souls to heaven. Through vivid examples, penetrating insight, and unwavering fidelity to the moral law, he exposes the snares of the devil, the false promises of earthly pleasures, and the destructive nature of usury and other hidden sins. Enter this timeless work to gain a deeper understanding of authentic repentance and the enduring obligations of the Christian life.